Contributed photoCubify 3D printerThe 3D printer is the latest craze in technology, with everything from prosthetic hands to simple toys being created. It seems everyone wants to give it a shot, but for small business owners or the casual user, big machines can be too costly.
Enter the Cube3 3D printer from 3D Systems. This third-generation model gives anyone the power to print in 3D.
The Cube stands at a space efficient 13.2 inches by 13.5 inches by 9.5 inches. The printer is simple to use, connecting to computers via wifi and smart phones through an app that is available to both Android and IOS users. The app allows users to control the printer from their phone, access a database of content and even see what other Cube users are printing.
Unlike its predecessors, the Cube3 offers dual-color and dual-material printing. More than 20 colors are available as well as two types of plastic: recyclable ABS and compostable PLA. The Cube3 prints jobs up to 6 inches by 6 inches by 6 inches in size.
The $999 price-tag may still seem steep, but with other options costing up to $6,499, the Cube is a good springboard into the 3D printing world.
-- Price: $999
-- Cubify.com